Lupinus tetracercophorus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 611 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052710
Common Names
- Lupinus tetracercophorus
- Tetracercophorus Lupine
- Four-Spike Lupine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lupinus tetracercophorus (also called Four-spike Lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has purple flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus tetracercophorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a nitrogen-fixing plant in crop rotation systems. It can also be used as a green manure crop, as it helps to improve soil fertility and structure.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lupinus tetracercophorus is a white-blue color and grows in a raceme. The seed is a smooth, oval shape and is usually brown or black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a pair of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lupinus tetracercophorus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°F. It can be grown in containers, but should be planted in the ground for best results.
Where to Find Lupinus tetracercophorus
Lupinus tetracercophorus can be found in the Mexican states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.
Species in the Lupinus genus
Lupinus aberrans, Lupinus adsurgens, Lupinus agardhianus, Lupinus alaristatus, Lupinus albert-smithianus, Lupinus albosericeus, Lupinus aliattenuatus, Lupinus alipatulus, Lupinus alirevolutus, Lupinus allargyreius, Lupinus altimontanus, Lupinus altiplani, Lupinus amabayensis, Lupinus amandus, Lupinus ammophilus, Lupinus amnis-otuni, Lupinus amphibius, Lupinus ananeanus, Lupinus angustiflorus, Lupinus antoninus, Lupinus apertus, Lupinus appositus, Lupinus arbustus, Lupinus archeranus, Lupinus arcticus, Lupinus arequipensis, Lupinus argurocalyx, Lupinus aridulus, Lupinus asplundianus, Lupinus atropurpureus, Lupinus ballianus, Lupinus bandelierae, Lupinus bangii, Lupinus barkeri, Lupinus benthamii, Lupinus bicolor, Lupinus bingenensis, Lupinus bolivianus, Lupinus boyacensis, Lupinus brachypremnon, Lupinus breviscapus, Lupinus bryoides, Lupinus buchtienii, Lupinus burkei, Lupinus caespitosus, Lupinus caldasensis, Lupinus camiloanus, Lupinus campestris, Lupinus carazensis, Lupinus carchiensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Charles Piper Smith (1877-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.P.Sm.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Lupinus tetracercophorus C.P.Sm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.